The Martin Bequest (number 1126641) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Martin Bequest do?
Organise the annual Martin Bequest Brass Band competion.This is to held one a yearly basis in Darlington or adjacent areas.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Martin Bequest
Answers The Martin Bequest gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 19 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Martin Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Martin Bequest's annual return for the year ending 19 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Darlington
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Martin Bequest registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Martin Bequest yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Martin Bequest.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to The Martin Bequest?
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The register data used for this profile lists The Martin Bequest as a registered charity (number 1126641) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Martin Bequest's charity number?
The Martin Bequest's charity number is 1126641. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126641?
Search 1126641 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Martin Bequest do?
Organise the annual Martin Bequest Brass Band competion.This is to held one a yearly basis in Darlington or adjacent areas.
Does The Martin Bequest have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Martin Bequest. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Martin Bequest?
The Martin Bequest's website listed in our register data is http://www.doctormartintrust.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Martin Bequest?
The register does not record The Martin Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Martin Bequest's trustees paid?
The Martin Bequest's annual return for the year ending 19 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Martin Bequest registered as a charity?
The Martin Bequest was entered on the register on 10 November 2008.